Cellulitis: The Daily PANCE Blueprint
Which of the following is the first-line treatment for an uncomplicated case of cellulitis?
A. Ciprofloxacin
B. Amoxicillin
C. Cephalexin
D. Clindamycin
E. Vancomycin
Answer and topic summary
The answer is C. Cephalexin
Cellulitis is an acute bacterial infection of the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Clinical features include erythema, swelling, warmth, and tenderness. The most common cause of cellulitis is Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. Diagnosis is clinical. What differentiates cellulitis from erysipelas is that erysipelas is more well-defined. Antibiotic options for uncomplicated cellulitis cases include oral cephalexin and dicloxacillin. Those at risk for MRSA should be given clindamycin or Bactrim.
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Covered under ⇒ PANCE Blueprint Dermatology ⇒ ⇒ ⇒
Also covered as part of the Family Medicine EOR, Emergency Medicine EOR, and General Surgery EOR topic list
